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Friday, September 26, 2008
3 Best GPS systems
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The Magellan Maestro 4040 - Car Navigation GPS System
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Indian Navy advises Fisherman To Go For GPS systems
Indian fishermen in the southern region of the country routinely cross the maritime boundary and come under fire from the Sri Lankan Navy. Resulting in avoidable deaths of the poor fisherman. Most of the time the fisherman out in the deep seas fishing lose track of the distance and stray. The problem has been a long term one. Now, the Indian has suggested to the fishermen to fix GPS devices to their boats and fish well, within the Indian borders.
Tamil Nadu State Government has already started a pilot project to equip the boats with gps devices. It is hoped that more deaths and misery can be avoided with this simple and cost effective device.
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A GPS Device For The Blind
Finally, the blind can use the wonderful technology called GPS and make life much more easier and simpler for themselves. It's definitely not a replacement for the cane or guide dog but still a blind person can rely on it to know where he is at any point of time and explore without having to rely on strangers or friends. Developed by Quebec company the product is called Trekker.
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GPS + Camera: A Black Box For The Car
You have heard of the black box that records every single second of a flight - pilots conversations, flight details, flying conditions and any problems encountered. This helps investigators to find the exact cause of any accident or problem in a flight. Now, Voyager wants to use a combination of in-car camera and GPS To record every minute accidents which can later help the driver find the cause and make any corrections.
Not sure, how many will opt for this though!
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Saturday, September 20, 2008
Interesting applications for GPS
San Francisco, USA. Run Keeper is a software that allows you to keep track of your exercise based on your location and calculated by your phone to the best approximation. This is just the basic application. Big plans to full integrate fitness, exercise using GPS technology is underway in the company developing this program.
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GPS Applications Varied And Wide
Michigan, USA. The varied application of GPS are truly amazing and sometimes quite surprising. Stalkers and domestic abusers are fitted with GPS devices to alert their victims that their tormentors are close by.
USA: Then there was this ex-boyfriend who installed gps tracking device in his former girlfriend's car to stalk and trouble her. It took a long time for the girl friend to learn that she was the victim of GPS stalking!!!
Another country, another place. Chennai, India. Here they are using the GPS to keep track of their vehicles making house calls to fix electrical problems in households.. This helps the call centers recieving calls about problems to track the closest vehicle and inform them of the problem helping the Electricity department count down the time required to fix customer complaints
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Friday, September 19, 2008
GPS Buying Guide - Check User Friendly-ness
You know most GPS systems are created with so many features and accessories that sometimes the basics like user friendliness is forgotten. While you are driving you don't have extra fingers to operate the GPS and drive do you? Then why do the GPS manufactures create silly features forgetting to put good sturdy buttons that respond immediately to your requests. Check this out carefully before you buy.
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GPS Buying Guide - Does Size Matter?
Does size matter when you are buying GPS for your car? Yes, it's important to have the gps screen big enough so you can look at it and get the directions without having to squint at it or concentrate on it while driving. Your focus should be on the road not on the GPS device. Second important point is that the voice of the GPS, should be clear and loud, so you can follow the instructions without having to strain.
Also, check that your car gps navigational device - is readable both by day and night, it's back lighting is adequate in dark interiors, the size and font of the icons and words are clear and visible under all conditions of bright and dark conditions and so on.
Use common size when buying your GPS and you won't go wrong -
Also, check that your car gps navigational device - is readable both by day and night, it's back lighting is adequate in dark interiors, the size and font of the icons and words are clear and visible under all conditions of bright and dark conditions and so on.
Use common size when buying your GPS and you won't go wrong -
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
GPS Buying Guide - Tips For Getting The Best GPS
What other features do I need on my GPS apart from navigational aides like maps and such.
You need just that . No other bells and whistles is going to take you from point A to Point B. I mean you don't need a mp3 player or video or camera features. I mean if you need a good mp3 player you would get an Ipod right? why would want to buy a GPS system? Now, don't get distracted, driving safely is your first priority. Get a plain vanilla model if you have to.
You need just that . No other bells and whistles is going to take you from point A to Point B. I mean you don't need a mp3 player or video or camera features. I mean if you need a good mp3 player you would get an Ipod right? why would want to buy a GPS system? Now, don't get distracted, driving safely is your first priority. Get a plain vanilla model if you have to.
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GPS Buying Guide - Tips For Getting The Best GPS
Okay, it' back to basics time
GPS For Your Automobile - Buy factory installed or get a stand alone portable navigational device?
A factory installed GPS is usually better suited for your particular vehicle with a big screen and come pre-installed with various features but costs loads of money. So, if money is a problem then get yourself a state of art of GPS navigational device suited to your needs and get it installed for much less than what you would pay your automobile company!!
GPS For Your Automobile - Buy factory installed or get a stand alone portable navigational device?
A factory installed GPS is usually better suited for your particular vehicle with a big screen and come pre-installed with various features but costs loads of money. So, if money is a problem then get yourself a state of art of GPS navigational device suited to your needs and get it installed for much less than what you would pay your automobile company!!
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GPS Tracking Device Leads Police To Thief
This is a very interesting bit of news of that I stumbled on. A vehicle that was fitted with a GPS tracking device was stolen. All the police had to do was track the vehicle using the tracking device and they were straight away on the heels of the thief. Needless to say, the thief was caught!! Now, isn't that dandy?
Interesting and useful - the gps tracking device. If you have fleet of vehicles to manage - then consider the added benefit of anti-theft -if you put in the gps tracking devices.
Interesting and useful - the gps tracking device. If you have fleet of vehicles to manage - then consider the added benefit of anti-theft -if you put in the gps tracking devices.
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
GPS Tracking Device For Vehicles
If you own a company that delivers stuff - what ever it might be - merchandise, food stuff, letters - you will find it beneficial to have a gps tracking device for your vehicles. You can track your vehicles where ever they might be and can plan your deliveries and offtake to the last minute detail. It helps where your vehicle is on delivery route when your client demands to know where is package is at the moment...
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
New Wireless Technology Goes Where GPS Can't And Other GPS News
GPS has its limitations. We all know that inside buildings, under trees and other projections our GPS devices stop receiving signals from the satellite system. So, a new wireless technology is being developed to help track and find missing things and people in Australia. Here's the full story:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080731140319.htm
A writer finds GPS tracking on his Blackberry fascinating.. For just 50 dollars he has found a way to know where exactly he is at any given time...It's more fun than useful but still you can have small pleasures right?
http://blogs.ft.com/gapperblog/2008/07/the-limits-to-all-singing-all-knowing-gps/
Garmin's GPS smartphone release has been delayed. Not great news when the results show less than expected offtake for GPS devices and GArmin has had a poor showing this year.
See the full story here:
http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=14220
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080731140319.htm
A writer finds GPS tracking on his Blackberry fascinating.. For just 50 dollars he has found a way to know where exactly he is at any given time...It's more fun than useful but still you can have small pleasures right?
http://blogs.ft.com/gapperblog/2008/07/the-limits-to-all-singing-all-knowing-gps/
Garmin's GPS smartphone release has been delayed. Not great news when the results show less than expected offtake for GPS devices and GArmin has had a poor showing this year.
See the full story here:
http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=14220
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Monday, September 8, 2008
GPS Navigation On, Brain OFF
Ever since I started blogging about GPS I have come across tons of GPS related stories where onwers switch off their brains when they switch their
GPS navigation systems. Here are some hilarious ones from different parts of world. But guys seriously don't trust technology so much that you will endanger your lives. Anyway, here are links to a few funny stories when you let GPS navigation Systems take control :
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24115528-5010800,00.html
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93201599
GPS navigation systems. Here are some hilarious ones from different parts of world. But guys seriously don't trust technology so much that you will endanger your lives. Anyway, here are links to a few funny stories when you let GPS navigation Systems take control :
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24115528-5010800,00.html
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93201599
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Garmin Net Earnings Drop
The GPS industry has facing a downturn and Garmin reported less than expected earnings resulting in the Market off loading a ton of Garmin Stock
It's market capitalisation fell almost 2 billion dollars and there is more bad news for Garmin stock holders
here's the full story
http://www.fool.com/investing/international/2008/08/01/alas-poor-garmin.aspx
It's market capitalisation fell almost 2 billion dollars and there is more bad news for Garmin stock holders
here's the full story
http://www.fool.com/investing/international/2008/08/01/alas-poor-garmin.aspx
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Saturday, September 6, 2008
GPS Technology Takes Off
Every day newer and newer uses are being found for GPS technology. Customers and manufactures are joining to find news ways to put GPS to use.
GPS For Fun involves making GPS an integral part of games and other entertainment.
GPS For Serious applications include things like finding a vet in a locality where you are driving in a completely strange city, or locating a dry cleaner before rushing to next important business meeting in a new city. And many, many more such applications. It's quite mind boggling the way some technologies just catch on. It's like ubiquituous digital watch. It just has become a part of every single device - computer, phone, radio, your music system and so on.
GPS is now catching on the to the same extent and combined with the Internet and the WWW its uses are truly mind boggling.
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GPS Navigation - Use It With Common Sense And Care
A few days ago papers were reporting about the cause of a plane wreck that took 6 lives in 2004. The investigations revealed that
that over reliance of the pilot on his GPS has lead to the plane crash.
The pilot was very experienced with about 20 years flying experience. The day was a miserable cold, foggy day with very little visibility.
The GPS on which the pilot was relying had stopped receiving signals - the reasons are not known. GPS had shut down and was on simulator mode. It was giving some pre loaded directions nothing to do with where and how the plane was travelling.
The pilot had missed this crucial fact and was flying his plane straight into a tree lined ridge. The ATC assumed that the pilot was trying to land from another point. They warned him about the change of course and left it at that. By the time they found where he was heading it was too late.
The experienced pilot and his passengers had crashed into a ridge assuming they were landing at the airport all the while relying on faulty GPS signals.
A tragedy could have been avoided if pilot had checked with the ATC about his actual location and what his GPS was telling him...
There are many other funny stories how GPS has lead people astray - but this particular incident highlight how quickly a mistake can turn into a tragedy...
Mostly technology is safe and more reliable than a human being but there is no substitute for common sense. Take care use your GPS with common sense and care...
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Nokia GPS Mobile For Navigation
The latest offering from Nokia - the Nokia 6210 navigator for the Indian market comes with its Map 2.0 with real-time voice and visual guidance using in-built GPS support. The device also has an integrated in-map compass for pedestrian guidance.
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Friday, September 5, 2008
Re: Tom Tom Is trying to kill me!!
Now, this will get all the couch potatoes out of their living rooms into the real world chasing treasures, fighting street wars with fellow gamesters, locating hard to find places and so on....That's right many phone manufacturers are going all out to build gps phone based games for their clients... here's the full story folks.
http://technology.newscientist..com/article/dn14470-gps-cellphones-to-unleash-gamers-onto-the-streets.html?DCMP=ILC-hmts&nsref=news1_head_dn14470
http://technology.newscientist..com/article/dn14470-gps-cellphones-to-unleash-gamers-onto-the-streets.html?DCMP=ILC-hmts&nsref=news1_head_dn14470
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Tom Tom Is trying to kill me!!
There's this very funny post by a Tom Tom GPS user - http://www.blogher.com/tom-tom.
http://www.blogher.com/tom-tom
Lol ;-). After, the other story where a group of tourists ended up at the edge of a sheer cliff - I am no longer surprised that
the GPS are trying to take over and trying to kill the human race ....;-)
http://www.blogher.com/tom-tom
Lol ;-). After, the other story where a group of tourists ended up at the edge of a sheer cliff - I am no longer surprised that
the GPS are trying to take over and trying to kill the human race ....;-)
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GPS For Patients - Ulitmate Navigational Aide
GPS bracelets for patients with Alzheimers. According to a newsreport - a suburb in New York is supplying its Alzheimers patients with nifty GPS bracelets helping to remember where they are and how to come back home. That's cool..
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Garmin GPS - Garmin GPS - Ulitmate Navigational Aide
Garmin New Line The Oregon Series is to be launched shortly but the retailers have already jumped the gun and have started listing the products on their websites. Amazon has listed the models but has left the specs etc. blank but Buy.com has gone ahead and posted all the details.
The Garmin Oregon series of GPS looks very similar to the Garmin Colarado line with some important difference check them out...
for one of the models:
For more details check their website
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The Garmin Oregon series of GPS looks very similar to the Garmin Colarado line with some important difference check them out...
for one of the models:
Features:
3.0 inch Worldwide Basemap GPS Hand Held Receiver -High Sensitivity GPS Receiver for Improved Performance and Reception-Built In 3D Basemap /3D Elevation View-microSD Card Slot for Optional Mapping and Data Storage-Wireless Exchange of User Routes Tracks Waypoints Geocaches and Images-Electronic Compass/Barometric AltimeterTemperature Sensor
Tech Specs
GARMIN OREGON 200 Hand Held Receiver Worldwide
High sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
Simple to use, touchscreen interface
microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage
Electronic compass, barometric altimeter, temperature sensor
Built in 3D Basemap /Digital Elevation Model
3D elevation view
Wireless exchange of user routes, tracks, waypoints, geocaches and images
Unit dimensions: 4.5 in x 2.3 in x 1.4 in
Display size: 3 in color, touch screen
Pixels / H x W: 240 x 400
Waterproof standard: IEC 60529 IPX7
Battery type: two high capacity or lithium ion AA batteries
Weight: 6.8 oz with batteries
Part Number: 010-00697-00For more details check their website
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GPS - The many uses of GPS Systems - Tracking and Navigation
Today the GPS has become a most cherished, vital and important companion for busy travelers. A heavy traveler,one businessman found himself in a strange city with a sick pet. Guess, what he did.. He typed vet into his Car GPS navigation system and instantly found a vet in the nearby locality....
GPS devices become a vital tool for business travelers
USA Today - USA
"I never would have found it without the GPS," she says.. Rosimos is one of a growing number of travelers who increasingly rely on GPS and other navigation ...
An investigation conducted by the fire department chief netted the culprit thanks to GPS Tracking data. Here's the link to the full story...
GPS evidence sacks former fire inspector
Connecticut Post - Bridgeport,CT,USA
... and fired — in Chief Brian Rooney's investigation of the Fire Marshal Division starting in May 2007, when the department deployed new GPS-equipped vans. ...
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Dangers of Over-reliance on GPS
GPS is an wonderful navigational aide, but don't take leave of your common sense when on trip using your trusty GPS device. The following three stories which could have serious consequences for the people concerned serves as yet another reminder not to over rely on technology.
This boat collision could have proved fatal, fortunately the people on board were rescued by other boats in the area....read the story
A trip to the Canyons turned into a nightmare from hell when this tourist party decided to use their GPS to take a road less travelled by and ended up at the edge of a cliff ....sheer cliff hanger this!!
The following story is slightly funny. A bus equipped with a GPS tracking device could not be tracked though it was parked right under the very noses of
the tracking officials - in the bus shelter. The reason of course is because of the roof of the shelter blocked the gps signals....
This boat collision could have proved fatal, fortunately the people on board were rescued by other boats in the area....read the story
Boat collision highlighted dangers of GPS
Stuff.co.nz - New Zealand
Judge Edward Paul ruled Fletcher was significantly more culpable than Thomas in operating the vessel with what he knew to be an unreliable GPS system, ....
A trip to the Canyons turned into a nightmare from hell when this tourist party decided to use their GPS to take a road less travelled by and ended up at the edge of a cliff ....sheer cliff hanger this!!
GPS Device Was a 'Nightmare' and 'A Vacation from Hell'
ABC News - USA
AP A GPS device led a convoy of tourists astray, finally stranding them on the edge of a sheer cliff. With little food or water, the group of 10 children ..
The following story is slightly funny. A bus equipped with a GPS tracking device could not be tracked though it was parked right under the very noses of
the tracking officials - in the bus shelter. The reason of course is because of the roof of the shelter blocked the gps signals....
GPS bus tracker loses its way
Times of India - India
BANGALORE: The BMTC's ambitious plans to use a GPS application to track buses doesn't seem to have worked well. Officials introduced the satellite-based ...
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Monday, September 1, 2008
GPS Navigation Devices For Your Vehicles...
What GPS navigation devices can be used in vehicles?
Recently, a reader wrote - I'm thinking about buying a Garmin GPS to assist me while traveling. But, I'm totally ignorant about how they work and how they can help me.
I have some basic doubts like "If I'm going to 3 different places - how should I tell this to my GPS navigation. Do I have to pre-program the GPS before I set out to the three places or do I do them one at a time?
How are the addresses loaded into the GPS navigation device? Is there a input device like keyboard or pad?
Most GPSs look so small--how can I pay attention to them while I am driving?
What brand of GPS do you recommend that I should go for as a beginner with little technical or technological skills
What experiences have you had with GPS navigation and GPS devices in general?
I know I am asking a lot of questions. But I am lost, really. Thanks for your help in advance.
I will try to answer all your questions in the following paragraphs.
First, using a GPS is quite simple and easy. Most of the GPS receivers have been designed to be intuitive. They are easy to use and operate.
Like for example inputing your destination into a GPS unit is simple and straight forward. While the exact method varies depending on the GPS device you are using. For most devices, you just have to type out the address using an onscreen keyboard.
Some have touch screens and others require keypresses.
If you are going to more than one place some GPS receivers allow you to enter them at the start of your trip. While others you'll need to enter your next destination after you reach your first destination.
Again, it depends on the GPS device you are using.
First I would suggest you get comfortable with GPS receivers before you buy. Check out the various devices at your local store before you decide one.
Don't be worried about the size most have screens which are quite large enough to make out the destinations, maps, streets etc.
Most important point - you "don't have to look" at your GPS screen while driving. Your focus should always on the road and your driving. The GPS devices should not be a distraction while you drive.
For this very reason, almost all GPS receivers for cars come with voice commands. They will give your voice prompts about where you are where and which direction to turn at an interesection or which exit to take. The display typically show directional indications and limited map information.
This way they can be used for navigation while you focus on the driving. Apart from this the more advanced GPS devices even have information about restuarants, gas stations, theatres and much more.
A word of warning here don't try to program or fiddle with your GPS unit while driving. You won't type a message to a friend while driving would you? Same thing here.
Try to enter your commands before your start for your destination and perform as few as possible commands on the device while driving.
If you have to enter your commands then stop your car.
Garmin's nuvi and StreetPilot range and TomTom systems are very good. Magellan also hve pretty decent GPS systems for cars - they are the makers of the NeverLost system that are used in Hertz rental cars.
From my experience I would suggest you to get a GPS unit that not only gives voice prompts for directions, but also give the names of the streets. Instead of jus giving directions like "go left","go right" or straight it's more helpful when you know the street names too. You know you are doing the right thing. Knowing the name of the street helps significantly to follow the directional information provided by the unit..
The low cost GPS navigational models only speak directional information.
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Recently, a reader wrote - I'm thinking about buying a Garmin GPS to assist me while traveling. But, I'm totally ignorant about how they work and how they can help me.
I have some basic doubts like "If I'm going to 3 different places - how should I tell this to my GPS navigation. Do I have to pre-program the GPS before I set out to the three places or do I do them one at a time?
How are the addresses loaded into the GPS navigation device? Is there a input device like keyboard or pad?
Most GPSs look so small--how can I pay attention to them while I am driving?
What brand of GPS do you recommend that I should go for as a beginner with little technical or technological skills
What experiences have you had with GPS navigation and GPS devices in general?
I know I am asking a lot of questions. But I am lost, really. Thanks for your help in advance.
I will try to answer all your questions in the following paragraphs.
First, using a GPS is quite simple and easy. Most of the GPS receivers have been designed to be intuitive. They are easy to use and operate.
Like for example inputing your destination into a GPS unit is simple and straight forward. While the exact method varies depending on the GPS device you are using. For most devices, you just have to type out the address using an onscreen keyboard.
Some have touch screens and others require keypresses.
If you are going to more than one place some GPS receivers allow you to enter them at the start of your trip. While others you'll need to enter your next destination after you reach your first destination.
Again, it depends on the GPS device you are using.
First I would suggest you get comfortable with GPS receivers before you buy. Check out the various devices at your local store before you decide one.
Don't be worried about the size most have screens which are quite large enough to make out the destinations, maps, streets etc.
Most important point - you "don't have to look" at your GPS screen while driving. Your focus should always on the road and your driving. The GPS devices should not be a distraction while you drive.
For this very reason, almost all GPS receivers for cars come with voice commands. They will give your voice prompts about where you are where and which direction to turn at an interesection or which exit to take. The display typically show directional indications and limited map information.
This way they can be used for navigation while you focus on the driving. Apart from this the more advanced GPS devices even have information about restuarants, gas stations, theatres and much more.
A word of warning here don't try to program or fiddle with your GPS unit while driving. You won't type a message to a friend while driving would you? Same thing here.
Try to enter your commands before your start for your destination and perform as few as possible commands on the device while driving.
If you have to enter your commands then stop your car.
Garmin's nuvi and StreetPilot range and TomTom systems are very good. Magellan also hve pretty decent GPS systems for cars - they are the makers of the NeverLost system that are used in Hertz rental cars.
From my experience I would suggest you to get a GPS unit that not only gives voice prompts for directions, but also give the names of the streets. Instead of jus giving directions like "go left","go right" or straight it's more helpful when you know the street names too. You know you are doing the right thing. Knowing the name of the street helps significantly to follow the directional information provided by the unit..
The low cost GPS navigational models only speak directional information.
For more information visit the Best GPS Reviews
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